Then, if you’re lucky, there’s a five-minute window for some Q&A with the speaker. (But you never to get to ask your question because there’s always that one person up front who keeps hogging the mic.)

Let’s face it: At most conferences, there’s no real connection between the attendees and the speakers.

But here’s the deal. At HYPERGROWTH, we’re doing things differently. It’s one day, one stage, one agenda. And now we’re adding a new element into the mix:

Video messaging with your favorite speakers.

Thanks to our friends at Helpful, all HYPERGROWTH attendees will be able to make a direct connection with our incredible lineup of speakers.

The Q&A Session for the Modern Conference

Instead of the typical, everyone-raises-their-hands-and-waits approach, we’re going to be using Helpful to run our Q&A at HYPERGROWTH.

Helpful is an app we use here internally at Drift for sending video messages. It’s a way for us to send quick video updates via our phones, so we can stay connected even when we’re on the go.

By using Helpful for our Q&A at HYPERGROWTH, all attendees will have the opportunity to send video questions to speakers. (No more raising hands and having one person hog the mic the whole time.)

If you’re going to HYPERGROWTH and have a question for a speaker, here’s what to do (instructions courtesy of our pals at Helpful):

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